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N297 VPE

1996 Mazda E Series

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,362 mi
Last recorded108,362 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2007
Typical for 1996 Mazda E Series117,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN297 VPE
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2007 108,362 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 108,359 miles

Centre Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

brake warning lamp on

rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 5 Dec 2005 98,652 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 98,652 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both front and rear No plate's deteriorating slightly

N/S/R tyre outer sidewall perishing slightly

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight crack in O/S/R light lense

Slight play in both front inner anti roll bar mounting bushes

How Reliable is the Mazda E Series?

Based on 81,836 MOT tests across 9,731 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
6,018
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
9,731
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,794
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,584
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,919
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,399
brake binding 2,340
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N297 VPE is a 1996 Mazda E Series in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Mazda E Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 117,915 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda E Series fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 4,794 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N297 VPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda E Series typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Mazda E Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N297 VPE registered?

N297 VPE is a 1996 Mazda E Series, first registered on 17 June 1996.

Is N297 VPE safe to buy?

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